goldenrod
goldenrod Lexical Profile
goldenrod Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Any of numerous perennial plants of the genus Solidago, native primarily to North America, characterized by tall, slender stems and dense, branching clusters of small, bright yellow flowers.
"During the late summer and early autumn, the uncultivated fields were ablaze with the vibrant yellow blooms of goldenrod."
A strong, warm, dark yellow or light olive-brown color that resembles the flowers of the goldenrod plant.
"The designer chose a warm goldenrod for the accent pillows to brighten up the otherwise neutral living room."
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the mid-16th century, derived from the English words 'golden' and 'rod', descriptive of the plant's long, wand-like stems that are heavily laden with bright yellow flowers.
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